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Position Title
Range Technician (Monitoring)
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DEU-21-11078567-MDT Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 2, 2021 to Friday, April 23, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. (limit characters)
From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Range Technician (Monitoring), GS-0455-06/07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. Minimum Qualifications Requirement for GS-06. I meet the minimum requirements because:
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2. Minimum Qualifications Requirement for GS-07. I meet the minimum requirements because:
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3. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
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4. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the State of Nevada (if applicable). Please select all additional duty locations you may be interested in:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. I perform the following grazing administration tasks.
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6. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and skills related to range improvement design and implementation.
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7. Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting allotment compliance inspections to ensure grazing practices are within the terms and conditions of the grazing permit.
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8. Indicate your level of experience, education, or training as it relates to your ability to conduct grazing license compliance checks.
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9. Indicate your level of proficiency in reading maps and locating features on the ground.
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10. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and skills related to range improvement design and implementation.
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11. Identify the rangeland monitoring and inventory work you have been responsible for on the job:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. When faced with tight deadlines, changing priorities and conflicting responsibility, which of the following best describes your work style.
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13. Select the statement which best describes your learning style.
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14. Select the clerical tasks that you have performed on the job:
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15. Select the clerical tasks that you have performed on the job:
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16. Identify the following office communication tasks you have performed on the job:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Select the statement that best describes your experience with office computer software.
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18. Select the statement that best describes your skill in using maps, compasses and GPS to record and determine locations, and to safely navigate across difficult terrain.
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19. Indicate your level of proficiency as it relates to your use of an automated Rangeland Administration System (RAS).
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20. Indicate your level of proficiency as it relates to your use of an automated Rangeland Improvement Project System (RIPS).
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21. Indicate your proficiency in collecting and analyzing rangeland monitoring study data:
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22. I have updated information in grazing lease/permit and allotment files. (limit characters)
23. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)